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INDEX About IFIM Business School 02 About IFIM CDL (Centre for Distance Learning) 03 Advantage IFIM Distance Learning 03 Board of Governors 04 Core Faculty 05 Academic Programs (PGDM) 07 Admission Criteria & Fee Structure 09

About IFIM Business School IFIM Business School, Bangalore, established in 1995 is one of the fastest growing business schools in the country. It has been consistently ranked as Bangalore s No. 1 Private B-School. Its vision is: To nurture holistic, socially responsible and continuously employable professionals. An ISO 9001: 2008 certified institute, IFIM offers PGDM in 3 specializations Finance, HR and Marketing It is promoted by the Dalal Street Investment Journal Group and is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). IFIM is a member of AACSB and has also applied for NAAC & SAQS accreditations. The campus is strategically located in the heart of Electronics City, Bangalore, with well planned infrastructure and resources. Key Strengths An innovative, industry relevant curriculum focused on continuous employability. A blend of academically and professionally qualified faculty. Increasingly sought after for placements by top companies. Recent rankings and accolades of IFIM B-School Ranked Bangalore s No. 1 Private B-School-The Outlook Survey,2012 B-School of the Year -Bangalore Management Association Awards, 2013 Ranked No. 31 All India-MBA Universe Survey, 2012 Ranked No. 28 All India- NHRDN People-Matters Survey, 2013 Award for Effective Industry- Institute Engagement, Indian Management Conclave 2013- by MBA Universe Ranked No. 17 among Private B-Schools nationally-careers360 B-School Survey, 2014 02

About IFIM CDL (Centre for Distance Learning) IFIM Centre for Distance Learning was formed to service increasing demand for quality distance education in India. IFIM business School is recognized by Distance Education Council, UGC (University Grants Commission), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. IFIM CDL Objectives 1. To transform students by providing best in class online learning experience 2. To make quality management education more accessible 3. To develop the relevant knowledge, skills and attitude for creating continuously employable professionals. In order to ensure quality, IFIM CDL gets the best of academic resources for teaching, evaluation, e- Learning and self-learning material prepared from IFIM Business School as well as from the industry. The curriculum is comparable to that of any full time management institute. The curriculum is designed and constantly updated by the Academics Department comprising faculty from top ranks of the industry and having several years of teaching experience. Teaching methodology is that of "Blended Learning" methodology for all our programs, combining all the three forms of learning, namely, self-learning material (hard copy), e-learning (LMS), prerecorded lectures (videos) and faculty interaction (Chat Sessions and Virtual Classroom Facility) Advantage IFIM Distance Learning Contemporary curriculum Aimed at creating Continuously Employable professionals with the right blend of Knowledge, Skills and Attitude Curriculum is refreshed annually through a process of B.O.S (Board of studies). Industry experts and senior members from academia are part of the Board of Studies, ensuring industry relevance and concurrence 03

Enriched multimedia learning resources Access and delivery through a virtual campus Online and printed Self Learning Material (SLM) Enriched multimedia and animated content Online practice tests Online assignments Online exams Access to global learning resources, digital library Downloadable Simulation Games User friendly, simple and flexible learning experience Live Video Lectures On demand tutoring support Weekend lectures at IFIM campus Access to guest lectures Chat Board Ease of exam (Online examinations held at conveniently located centres) Semester wise examinations Flexible contact sessions Self paced learning Placement Assurance Dedicated placement officer Opportunity to participate in placement week at Bangalore Professional Resume writing Linked In Profile creation Brought to you by IFIM Business School Consistently ranked among the top 20 B-Schools in India and among the top-3 in Bangalore AICTE approved, 19 year old institution PGDM- Distance Learning is a UGC approved, recognized post graduate degree Program Fee: Lump sum Rs 40, 000 Installments Rs 47,000 Payable in 4 easy installments The Board of Governors

Mr. V.B. Padode Dr. R.S. Nirjar Mr. Sanjay Padode Dr. Pritam Singh Dr. Devi Singh Mr. Ajay Chowdhry Dr. Chandra Bhushan Dr. V.A. Sastry Mr. Mike Shah Mr. Rajesh Padode Dr. M.R.Gopalan Dr. Rajesh Naithani Mr. Vikram K. Limsay Chairman for Developmental Education (CDE) Society Chief Editor Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) Executive Chairman Board of Governors, Vice Chancellor (Retd.) Gautam Budha University, Greater Noida (UP) Secretary CDE Society, Bangalore Member of Board of Governors, Director General of MDI and IIM-L Director Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow Founder-HCL & Former Chairman-HCL Infosystems Ltd. Member of Board of Governors, President IGNOU Teacher s Association Director The National Stock Exchange President & CEO M.S.Entreprises, Bangalore Joint Managing Director DSIJ Pvt.Ltd., Pune Advisor- Research, IFIM Business School, Bangalore Director-South African Airways CEO & Principal Consultant, Helicon Consulting, Bangalore 04

Core Faculty Dr. C.N Narayana Director- IFIM Centre for Distance Learning & Professor of HRM B.Com, Masters in Marketing Management, Ex. MBA and PhD. from Canterbury University, UK Corporate Experience- 23 Years Academic Experience- 5 Years General Management Dr. Madhumita Chatterji Professor & Dean - Academics & Student Affairs M.A., M.B.A., Ph. D., Program on History, Politics and Society from University of Oxford, U.K Corporate Experience - 5 Years Academic Experience - More than 20 Years Prof. Rajarshi Charkaborty Assistant Professor B.A., M.B.A. Corporate Experience - 3.5 Years Academic Experience - 8 Years Marketing Prof. Anand Narasimha Dr. R Satish Kumar Professor & Dean - Planning & Development Professor M.A. (Hons.) Behavioral Sciences from BITS-Pilani, B. Tech. (Mechanical), M.B.A., Ph. D. PGP-Strategic Brand Management from IIM-Calcutta Corporate Experience - 13 Years Corporate Experience - 20 Years Academic Experience - 10 Years Academic Experience - 5 Years Prof. Rahul Gupta Choudhury Dr. D Narasimha Murthy Associate Professor Professor & Dean - Research and International Relations PGDM from IIM-Lucknow B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), MBA, MS (Mass Communication & Corporate Experience - 15 Years Journalism), Ph. D. (Strategic Management), Post Doc from Academic Experience - 9 Years University of Washington Corporate Experience - 9 Years Academic Experience - 11 Years Finance Dr. Sunil Kumar Parameswaran Prof. Premsundar Iyengar Professor Professor B.Sc. (Hons), PGDM (IIMB), Ph. D. B.Sc, Chartered accountant, and PGDM from I.I.M Corporate Experience - 4 Years (Ahmedabad) Academic Experience - 22 Years Corporate Experience - 17 Years Academic Experience - 7 Years Dr. Sridevi V Associate Professor Prof. Charmi Shah M. Com., Ph. D. Assistant Professor Corporate Experience - 4 Years as Corporate Trainer MBA, UGC NET, CFP Academic Experience - 13 Years Corporate Experience - 1 Year Academic Experience - 6.5 Years 05

Human Resource Management Dr. Solai Baskaran Professor & Director - IFIM Business School Ph. D. from IIT Delhi Corporate Experience - 22 Years Academic Experience - 10 Years Prof. Shaji Kurian Associate Professor M.B.A., M.A., Pursuing Ph. D. Corporate Experience - 6 Years Academic Experience -11 Years Dr. Gunjan Sharma Assistant Professor M.B.A, Ph.D Corporate Experience - 6 Months Academic Experience - 6.5 Years 06

Academic Programs PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) PROGRAM CODE: 01 Introduction The key objective of this flagship program is to create leaders who can build their own enterprises, manage organizational resources, deliver performance and earnings for organizations, help create wealth for shareholders and provide value to customers, employees and society. The program offers specialization in Finance, Marketing & HR. It aims at creating future business leaders and functional area specialists. PGDM Curriculum The PGDM program is a semester based program consisting of 4 semesters Code Semester I Credits 020001 Principles of Management 4 020002 Business Communication 4 020003 Managerial Economics 4 020004 Marketing Management 4 020005 Financial Accounting 4 020006 Business Environment 4 Code Semester II Credits 020007 Organizational Behaviour 4 020008 Production and Operation Management 4 020009 Project Management 4 020010 Management Accounting 4 020011 Quantitative Techniques 4 020012 Financial Management 4 07

Code Semester III Credits 020013 Marketing Research 4 020014 Human Resource Management 4 020015 B2B Marketing 4 020016 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 4 020017 Supply Chain Management 4 Electives(3 offered, 1 to be chosen by student) 020018 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (Finance) 4 020019 Strategic HRD (HR) 4 020020 Consumer Behaviour (Marketing) 4 Code Semester IV Credits 020021 Strategic Management 4 020022 Sales & Distribution Management 4 020023 Management Information System 4 020024 Business Research Methods 4 Electives (6 offered, 2 to be chosen by students) 020025 Indian Financial Services (Finance ) 4 020026 Investment Banking and Wealth Management (Finance) 4 020027 Organisational Development and Change Management (HR) 4 020028 Training & Development (HR) 4 020029 Services Marketing (Marketing ) 4 020030 Retail Marketing (Marketing) 4 Project Work/Dissertation 24 Total Credits 120 * Finance specialization students have to compulsorily pursue the 3 finance courses, 1 in Sem III and 2 in Sem IV. * HR specialization students have to compulsorily pursue the 3 HR courses, 1 in Sem III & 2 in Sem IV * Marketing specialization students have to compulsorily pursue the 3 Marketing courses, 1 in Sem III & 2 in Sem IV * For latest list on electives refer to http://www.ifimdistance.com/pgdm-academic-curriculum.aspx There will be a Project Work to be submitted by the end of IV Semester. The project work shall carry 24 credits. 08

All contact classes and counseling sessions will be held at the IFIM Campus, Bangalore only. The students will have to make their own arrangements to attend these. However the classroom sessions will be broadcast live on the web and counseling sessions will also be conducted remotely, either through a telephonic call or through a video conference as is convenient to the student. All course content belongs to Centre for Developmental Education (CDE) and third parties. Copying or reproducing in whatsoever manner, any content or part thereof would be infringement on the rights of CDE and respective third parties. Evaluation For Courses: Internal Evaluation (Assignments) = 30% Semester End Examination = 70% For Project: Dissertation = 100% Examination Centres: The CBTs (Computer Based Tests) are held at test centres, as indicated on the website on quarterly basis. Students can check the updated list of all the test centres one month before the exams on our website i.e www.ifimdistance.com Admission Criteria and Fee Structure Eligibility Program Minimum Maximum Duration for Duration for Completion Completion Eligibility Criteria for Admission PGDM G 2 Years 4 Years Graduation in any discipline and a valid score in i. An Entrance Test conducted by IFIM or ii. Any other Test National/State level Entrance Test such as MAT/GMAT/CAT/PG CET/KMAT etc. Proficiency test conducted by IFIM or Any other test, national/ state level such as- MAT/GMAT/CAT/PG CET/KMAT, etc. Admission Process Student simply has to do the following: Submit completed application form (Online option is available) Submit all the mandatory documents (list provided below) Appear for entrance test conducted by IFIM CDL Pay the fees (payable by cheque/dd/cash/neft) List of Documents Mandatory Documents Application form completely filled and submitted 1. Documents should be clear and readable and should not contain pictures taken with Mobile Cameras 2. Internet mark sheets will not be accepted. 3. Duly attested Photocopy of 10 + 2 mark sheet 4. Duly attested Photocopy of Graduation/any degree Mark sheet / Provisional Certificates 09

Identity Proof (mandatory document) Passport size scanned photos Duly attested Photo ID proof :- Photo copy of Pan Card /Driving license/passport/aadhar card/election card Address Proof Duly attested photo copy of passport (Mandatory for NRI applicants only) Duly attested photo copy of ration card Documents if applicable Duly attested Photocopy of Provisional Passing Certificate Other Documents if applicable 1. Student undertaking 2. Name change document 3. Service certificate if active defense personnel 4. Company recommendation letter Admission Calendar There are 4 intakes in a year, every quarter - April, July, October and January Fee Structure A. Installment facility : Total Fee Rs.47,000 Program 1st 2nd Installment Installment (1ST day of (1st day of Semester I) Semester II) 3rd Installment (1st day of Semester III) 4th Installment (1st day of Semester IV) PGDM 17,000/- 10,000/- 10,000/- 10,000/- B. One-time payment : Total Fee Rs. 40,000 000 Program Full Payment (1st day of semester I) PGDM 40,000/- * The fees are payable in the name of Centre for Developmental Education * The fees are inclusive of all taxes. Refund policy Cancellation requests need to be sent by the students within 15 working days from date of enrollment (which is 21 calendar days), for the student to be eligible for a refund Verbal requests are not accepted There will be no refunds for cancellation requests received after the mandated timeline of 15 working days from date of enrollment For cases which are eligible for refunds, the following deductions will be done Rs. 10,600 deducted from the fees paid on cancellation of admission. * Refund processing takes minimum 30 working days

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